About This Initiative

The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Women’s Leadership Conference & Business Expo highlights the accomplishments and successes of women across all industries and seeks to empower all people – men and women – to reach higher in their personal and professional lives.

The Women’s Conference sees an annual attendance of more than 500 people and features a morning of innovative programming and panel sessions. Previous speakers have included women in media, business, government, and much more. The program’s dialogue centers on career success, personal improvement, and critical health and wellness practices. The Women’s Conference seeks to leave all attendees empowered to set new goals, as well as develop a plan that will help them surpass those goals.

Quick facts:

Texas currently boasts the second highest share of self-employed female workers.

Women-owned businesses in the Houston Metropolitan area generate over $40 billion in annual revenue year over year.

Women-owned businesses account for more than 30% of all businesses in the Houston area.

More than 25% of firms with $1 million or more in annual revenue are owned and operated by women.